Yasseen Musa
Provided support during Covid lockdown by translating information for residents and advocated for culturally appropriate services.
About this finalist
- Year: 2020
- Level: Finalist
- Award category: Human Rights Hero
About the 2020 nomination
Yasseen Musa is an Eritrean community leader, footy coach, and volunteers with Africause to help run the Flemington homework club. When the North Melbourne and Flemington public housing towers were placed in ‘hard lockdown' in July, Yasseen was one of the first community leaders on the scene, helping to translate information for the residents and advocating for them to receive culturally appropriate services and meals. He made a huge difference to many residents in the towers during a very stressful time.
About the Human Rights Awards
The Australian Human Rights Awards is an inspirational showcase of the best in all of us. The Awards honour and celebrate diverse human rights heroes and significant achievements in protecting and promoting human rights in Australia.